Jay-Z Denies Paternity Lawsuit Alleging Secret Son in Federal Court

Jay-Z, the rapper and husband of Beyoncé, has responded to a federal lawsuit filed by Rymir Satterthwaite, who claims to be his secret son. Jay-Z described the allegations as "fabricated" and part of a decades-long harassment campaign by Satterthwaite and his caregiver, asking a federal judge to dismiss the case. Satterthwaite alleges that his mother, Wanda, was in a relationship with Jay-Z in the 1990s and that Jay-Z has avoided taking a paternity test or directly addressing the claims. Jay-Z's legal team has noted that previous similar claims have been rejected by multiple courts and that disregard of those rulings has led to a contempt order. The lawsuit accuses Jay-Z and his associates of efforts to suppress the truth and silence those involved, while Satterthwaite insists he is seeking only the truth, not fame or money. Jay-Z's camp has requested more time to respond to the complaint, emphasizing the need to prepare a thorough response amid ongoing legal challenges.